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Scotland, Food, Romance, God--Four Greats, One Novel. Five Days in Skye.

Didn't manage that Scotland get-away this summer? No worries. You can travel there now, through the pages of Laureano's latest novel, Five Days in Skye.

A recent COTT clash participant, this "delicious" romance is a whirlwind trip you won't want to miss!

Five Days in Skye

by Carla Laureano

About Five Days in Skye

Hospitality consultant Andrea Sullivan has one last chance
to snag a high-profile client or she'll have to kiss her dreams of promotion
good-bye. When she's sent to meet Scottish celebrity chef James MacDonald on
the Isle of Skye, she just wants to finish her work as efficiently as possible.
Yet her client is not the opportunistic womanizer he portrays himself to be,
and her attraction to him soon dredges up memories she'd rather leave buried.

For James, renovating the family hotel is a fulfillment of
his late father's dreams. When his hired consultant turns out to be beautiful,
intelligent, and completely unimpressed by his public persona, he makes it his
mission to win her over. He just never expects to fall under her spell.
Soon, both Andrea and James must face the reality that God may have a far
different purpose for their lives—and that five days in Skye will forever
change their outlook on life and love.

About the Author

Carla Laureano has held many job titles--professional
marketer, small business consultant, and martial arts instructor--but writer is
by far her favorite. She currently lives in Denver with her patient husband and
two rambunctious sons, who know only that Mom's work involves lots of coffee
and talking to imaginary people.

Carla spends her free time hanging out on her blog and
social media. Connect with her here:

What People Are Saying

“Five Days in Skye is at turns sweet and scathing,
lush and intimate... This story has guts and heart as well as the depth and
heat necessary to satisfy any romance reader's palate.” – Serena Chase, USA Today

“What a delicious discovery! Carla Laureano’s Five Days in Skye swept me away to the Scottish
Isles and into the wounded hearts of the impeccably cool Andrea Sullivan and
the charismatic charmer Jamie MacDonald. This is a romance to savour from
beginning to end. The funny and feisty first interaction between this pair
sucks you in and as the story and characters develop you will have no desire to
leave as they wrestle with doubts, prejudice, preconceptions, and sparkling
attraction. What I loved most was the substance to this story – this is no
marshmallow romance – but a love story that is intriguing and real… In
a world replete with romantic clichés, Carla’s writing is so very
refreshing!” – Rel Mollet, Relz Reviewz

“The storytelling, characters, and
setting all served to drag me so deeply into the world of Skye that for days
after finishing the book I felt a huge, gaping hole… If you love exotic places,
larger-than-life leading men, and romances that warm you to your very core, Five Days in Skye is the perfect getaway
for a hot summer afternoon. Prepare yourself to read late into the evening and
night as putting down the novel will be next to impossible.” – Elizabeth
Olmedo, Radiant Lit

“From the sceneries, to the refined cuisine, every detail of
the land is sketched with precision and care, embarking readers on an
unforgettable journey that will leave them breathless for more. Laureano not
only seems to have a knack for breathing life into a place few of us truly
know, but also for breathing life into characters that will take you by the
hand and run away with you.”—Amazon reader review

“The setting was inviting and gorgeous. The characters,
especially the hero, felt real and had fully-rounded back stories. Of course,
there was a lot of chemistry and fun, but I was drawn in by the deeper themes
of making peace with the past and trusting God with the future as well.”
–Amazon reader review

“While I was reveling in luscious details and having a grand
time, Laureano managed to remind me that life is about more than working hard
to earn good things. Taking a moment to breathe, to lift your head and
appreciate creation, to let go of mistakes you've made and allow people to love
you--all these gems are embedded in the pages of Five Days in Skye. You'll come
away from this novel refreshed and craving good food, good times and the
company of loved ones.” –Amazon reader review

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Disclaimer

As of July 2011, each of COTT's participating authors are required to sign a disclaimer stating that there is no foul language, explicit sex, or defaming of the name of Christ in their novels. Because COTT staff cannot review every novel to verify this, please read at your own discretion.